Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

B97 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B97 4AU.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B97 4AU — age 42, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B97 4AU is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Bridley Moor in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B97 4AU represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for B97 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00164448 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B97 4AU. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B97 4AU is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences100
Anti-social behaviour52
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Birchensale Middle School

Good604 pupils0.3 km
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Batchley First and Nursery School

Good303 pupils0.8 km
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Pitcheroak School

Good0.8 km
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Holyoakes Field First School

Good295 pupils0.8 km
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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils1.2 km
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St Luke's CofE First School

Requires Improvement143 pupils1.3 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils1.5 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Drinks World0.7 km
  • M & S News0.4 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.8 km
  • Superdrug0.7 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Railway0.5 km
  • The Royal Enfield0.6 km
  • Zinc & Popworld Redditch0.8 km
  • Black Tap0.8 km
  • The Sportsmans Arms0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • 360 Play Redditch0.7 km
  • Coffee#10.8 km
  • Cornish Connection0.6 km
  • Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch0.9 km
  • Heart Of Worcestershire College0.9 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Hong Kong Star0.8 km
  • The Cycle Studio (Redditch) Ltd0.5 km
  • Caprinos0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch0.5 km
  • Alvechurch4.5 km
  • Barnt Green6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
  • Cedar Road Social Club0.2 km
  • Cedar Road Social Club0.2 km
  • Cedar View0.2 km
  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km